California is many different things to many different people. When one thinks of the majestic and eternally sunny state that faces the Pacific Ocean, horses and horse riding does not generally come to mind. People envision the glitz and glamour of Rodeo Drive, and the iconic Hollywood sign that hovers above Los Angeles; in their mind’s eye they can see lush vineyards and the rugged cliffs along the Pacific Coast Highway. Who thinks about horses?
North of Los Angeles, however, is the beautiful community of Burbank. Burbank is a dream location if you are serious about riding and maintaining horses. To think that a bucolic community that specializes in riding culture exists a short distance from smog-clogged Los Angeles is amazing. It is a hidden jewel for those who take riding seriously. The Rancho Equestrian area of Burbank has between 1,200 and 1,400 homes; each one of these houses is specially zoned to allow horses. Furthermore, the Rancho Equestrian area is also home to Griffith Park, which has 4,800 acres and over 54 miles of horse trails. The Rancho Equestrian area of Burbank is like a stage set for the Wild West. You can take your horses anywhere you want.